Sebiș: population and statistics
Sebiș has a population of 5,999 (2026) across 67.6 km², or 88.7 people per km². It ranks 566 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,999 residents
- 67.6 km²
- 89 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Sebiș ranks No. 16 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.67 ‰ in Sebiș, compared with an average of 3.03 ‰ in Arad County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 193 ‰ in Sebiș, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Arad County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Sebiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (164 businesses).
Sebiș in numbers
Where is Sebiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Bârsa6.3 km · 1,717
- Buteni7.5 km · 3,216
- Ignești7.9 km · 651
- Cărand9.3 km · 1,085
- Dieci11 km · 1,359
- Dezna11 km · 1,038
- Almaș13 km · 2,357
- Bocsig13 km · 3,289
Localities of similar size
Population of Sebiș over time
Sebiș had 6,450 residents in 2016 and 5,999 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,276 |
| 2022 | 6,197 |
| 2023 | 6,140 |
| 2024 | 6,078 |
| 2025 | 6,046 |
| 2026 | 5,999 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,472 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bârsa, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ineu (9,181 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Sebiș
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.90 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 651 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,889 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.6 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,628 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.2 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 695 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.3 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 244 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.33 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 333 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 797 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 791 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.28 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 606 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.67 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 107 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sebiș | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 193 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sebiș
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade225 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage162 · 16.1%
- Construction96 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing92 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services70 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical66 · 6.5%
- Real estate53 · 5.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing50 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)164 · 16.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines152 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)149 · 14.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities90 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities88 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings61 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities53 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering44 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities41 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities30 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sebiș?
Sebiș has 5,999 residents (2026), ranking 566 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sebiș?
Sebiș covers 67.6 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Sebiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sebiș went from 6,450 to 5,999, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Sebiș?
Sebiș is in Arad County. Latitude 46.373, longitude 22.129.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sebiș?
In Sebiș, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.67 ‰ (2024), ranking 107 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sebiș?
In Sebiș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 193 ‰ (2025), ranking 137 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Sebiș?
The nearest to Sebiș are Bârsa (6.3 km), Buteni (7.5 km), Ignești (7.9 km), Cărand (9.3 km), Dieci (11 km).